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YH09 AVE

2009 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,159 mi
Last recorded131,159 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12383,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 AVE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 131,159 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 131,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 124,318 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling cracking deteriorating . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the inner edge .225/40zr18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber upper foam bump stop broken and protective cover dropped down . (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber upper foam bump stop broken and protective cover dropped down . (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear inner flexible brake hose ferrules have corrosion . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 119,988 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn trailing arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Fail 14 Sep 2022 113,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,360 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Fail 8 Sep 2021 107,360 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 104,896 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 100,128 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 93,367 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cover sills shields

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,759 miles

cover sills + shields fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills shields

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 40,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,642 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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YH09 AVE is a 2009 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 83,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH09 AVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YH09 AVE registered?

YH09 AVE is a 2009 BMW 123, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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